Why did you want to develop your playground?

Following our relocation from the village hall, we wanted to enhance
our outdoor area to give the children somewhere to play in all seasons,
regardless of the weather. We also wanted to provide an environment
where the children can learn outdoors when the weather is nice.

What were the key elements that made Playforce stand out from other providers?

The team at Playforce were very helpful and gave us a shopping list
of ideas and possibilities that we could choose from. They advised us
where necessary and encouraged the whole school to get involved with the
planning. The quality of the equipment is exceptional and we know it
will last far into the school’s future.

Since developing our playground, the children have become much more motivated and imaginative.

How are you using the space to deliver outdoor learning and educational play?

The multipurpose shelter that we have had installed is being used to
extend classroom activities into an outdoor environment. Complete with a
blackboard and benches, the school can use the shelter to play and
learn come rain or shine.

What are the biggest benefits you have seen for the children?

Since developing our playground, the children have become much more
motivated and imaginative. The outdoors is used as a source of
inspiration and the pupils have been incorporating the environment into
some very creative ideas. We’ve seen an improvement in behavior and
enthusiasm amongst some of the children.

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Can you share any practice insights you have gained?

It is the children who are going to be using the playground equipment
so it’s really important to ensure that they are a part of the planning
process. You’ll be surprised by what ideas they come up with, our
children certainly thought of things that we hadn’t!